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The University of
Connecticut School of Social Work is looking for applicants for multiple
Assistant/Associate Professors.

The University of
Connecticut School of Social Work is a national leader in graduate social work
education with a tradition of educating and serving diverse populations.
We are ranked in the top 20% among schools of social work nationally. More than
one-third of our 400 students and 27 full time faculty members belong to
underrepresented groups in higher education. The School’s research doctorate is
the only public social work Ph.D. program in the region. Areas of
distinction in teaching, scholarship and community engagement include mental health, trauma and violence prevention and reduction;
international social work and human rights; social and health disparities;
diversity and cultural competence; and policy analysis, advocacy, and community
organizing. Interdisciplinary collaborations are maintained with
units across the university and we have an extensive collaboration network with
public and private human service agencies.

The UConn School of
Social Work is located in downtown Hartford. Our neighborhood campus
includes other UConn academic programs and research centers, cultural
institutions, state and city governments. This situates us ideally for carrying
out our central academic mission and provides enhanced opportunities for
building upon our existing community collaborations and urban focus.

Collaborate on
multi-disciplinary initiatives within the University. Seek and acquire external
funding to support an active research and publication agenda, including support
and mentorship of doctoral students. Teach across the curriculum in BSW, MSW
and/or Ph.D. programs, as appropriate, and demonstrate effective
instruction. Advise and mentor students in research, outreach, and
professional development. Serve on doctoral student committees, as
appropriate, and participate in university, school, and community level
service. Successful candidates are expected to broaden participation
among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research,
teaching, and public engagement the richness of diversity; integrate
multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and
employ pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and
intellectual interests. At the associate level, opportunities may exist for
leadership within our mental health research unit.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants
must have the MSW degree and an earned doctorate in social work or a closely
related discipline.

The
successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and
research. At the assistant level, they should have strong indications of
scholarly promise and productivity. At the associate level, there should
be evidence of high impact scholarship and prior external funding support.Applicants
must show evidence of an active research agenda which either fills gaps or
strengthens areas in the current research portfolio of the school and the
potential to obtain federal, state and/or private grants and contracts.
Demonstrated potential for/evidence of excellence in teaching. A
commitment to the School of Social Work’s mission of advancing knowledge and
community engagement to achieve human rights and social justice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated
expertise in one or more of the following areas: integrated health, mental
health, trauma, child wellbeing, aging, substance use, violence prevention and
criminal justice. Professional post-MSW clinical practice experience strongly
preferred. Experience in or commitment to working collaboratively within
the school and across the university on inter-professional research
initiatives. Commitment to and/or experience in promoting and fostering a
learning environment supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability
to translate research from social work and related fields into teaching.
Experience with online and hybrid teaching platforms. Ability to teach in
Individuals, Groups and Families concentration.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

These are 9-month, tenure-track positions with an
expected start date of August 23, 2019. Initial salary commensurate with
qualifications, experience, and rank.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and
supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and
staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as
does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who
consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and
institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach
missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research
universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and
expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community. As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications
from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application: